Join Harvey as a US Payroll Manager to manage and scale payroll operations in a high-growth startup environment.
Posted by employer 4 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 3 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees
- Review and approve termination checks
- Collaborate with People Ops on payroll components of employee benefits
- Prepare and maintain accurate records for audits
- Lead annual 401k audit
Must have
- 6+ years of payroll experience
- 2+ years in a supervisory or managerial role
- Bachelors degree (Business or related preferred)
- CPP highly preferred
- Experience implementing or operating within a Workday HRIS environment
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
Requirements
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The US Payroll Manager at Harvey AI is responsible for overseeing payroll operations, ensuring compliance with various regulations while maintaining accuracy and efficiency. This role requires expertise in payroll processing, particularly within a Workday HRIS environment, along with strong organizational and communication skills. Ideal candidates have over six years of payroll experience, including managerial responsibilities, and thrive in a fast-paced startup atmosphere. Harvey AI emphasizes a culture of decisiveness and simplicity, making it suitable for those who are adaptable and detail-oriented.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 3 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 22, 2026. Last confirmed on Harvey AI's careers page September 25, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 2 other locations at Harvey AI: Remote, New York.
- Salary band is in line with the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$126,887).
- Starts above 17% of 1190 comparable senior other roles in United States we track (median $143,000 across 183 companies).
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- Harvey AI lists $116,000–$174,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 6 years of relevant experience for this US Payroll Manager role.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Harvey AI targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this US Payroll Manager role at Harvey AI.
From the original posting
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced US Payroll Manager to help manage and scale our US payroll operations to meet the tremendous growth of the company. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-growth start-up, is detail-oriented, and has excellent interpersonal and communication skills. This person will be someone who can perform the operational work efficiently while simultaneously building and scaling for future growth.
What You'll Do
Accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Ensure payroll accuracy & timely processing
Review and approve termination checks
Collaborate with People Ops to manage the payroll components of employee benefits programs such as health, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, and other company-sponsored benefits
Serve as a primary point of contact for Workday enhancements
Prepare and maintain accurate records for internal and external audits and assist with compliance audits as needed. Ensure the confidentiality and security of data, maintaining data integrity and accuracy of employee records
Assist with month-end close tasks related to payroll entries
Lead annual 401k audit and ensure funding recon is completed following each payroll
Perform quarterly Form 941 filings and state tax reconciliations
What You Have
6+ years of payroll experience, preferably with 2+ years in a supervisory or managerial role.
Bachelors degree (Business or related preferred)
CPP highly preferred
Experience implementing or operating within a Workday HRIS environment
Experience with payroll accounting, tax, etc
Intermediate knowledge of excel, google sheets, etc.
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with utmost professionalism.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast- paced environment.
Problem-solving attitude with the ability to adapt to changing requirements and work under pressure.
Sense of urgency around the US payroll process and comfort supporting multiple time zones
Compensation
$116,000 - $174,000 USD
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